Deputy Tax Collector - Cherry Hill Township.

NJLM; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Township is seeking a Deputy Tax Collector for a full-time role. This position supports the Tax Collector by processing billing and collections, reconciling receipts, and maintaining financial records.

The successful candidate must hold a New Jersey Certified Tax Collector License and may need a Fiscal-Year License within one year. Responsibilities include managing municipal tax and sewer collections, payment processing, and reporting, with a strong focus on customer service in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• New Jersey Certified Tax Collector License required.
• Fiscal-Year Tax Collector License preferred; may require within 1 year.
• Minimum 5 years in municipal tax office.
• Experience with Edmunds Tax and Utility software.

Responsibilities

• Process billing and collections for municipal taxes and sewer charges.
• Reconcile daily receipts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist the public with tax and sewer inquiries.
• Manage tax and sewer collections, payment processing, and account maintenance.
• Prepare bills and collection reports; assist with tax sale operations.
• Reconcile and deposit payments; manage tax lien redemptions.
• Assist with annual tax sales and provide administrative support.
• May assume Tax Collector responsibilities during absences.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Financial reconciliation

Billing & collections

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Edmunds Tax & Utility software

Job description

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Deputy Tax Collector - Cherry Hill Township

The township is seeking a qualified, highly motivated individual for the full-time position of Deputy Tax Collector. This position is responsible for supporting the Tax Collector by processing billing and collections, reconciling daily receipts, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting the public with tax and sewer inquiries. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong customer service, organizational, and financial reconciliation skills in a fast-paced municipal environment. A Certified Tax Collector’s License is required. A Fiscal-Year Tax Collector's License is preferred. Qualified candidates without a Fiscal-Year Tax Collector’s License will be considered and may be required to obtain their Fiscal-Year License within one year of employment. Responsible for managing municipal tax and sewer collections, payment processing, account maintenance, financial reporting, and tax sale operations. Duties include reconciling and depositing payments, preparing bills and collection reports, processing adjustments and payments to mortgage companies, managing tax lien redemptions, assisting with annual tax sales, maintaining accurate records and cash balances, and proving administrative and customer service support. Also assumes the Tax Collector’s responsibilities during absences.

Requirements: High school diploma, valid New Jersey Certified Tax Collector License (must maintain required continuing education credits necessary for certification renewal), minimum of 5 years' experience working in a municipal tax office, preferably for a large municipality, and working knowledge of Edmunds Tax and Utility software. Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000.